Johnson on Friday was looking into our request for an update on the repair procedure release date.

Liability aside, a shop having to “wing it” when it comes to body repairs on Hyundai vehicles seems likely to present other quality and efficiency issues, no matter the shop’s skill.

SCRS and I-CAR are trying to collect examples of such “real-world challenges” so as to document the need for American repair procedures.

“To help illustrate the need for information, SCRS and I-CAR are working to collect and present specific examples that illustrate the real-world challenges created when there is an absence of documented repair procedures,” the trade group wrote Wednesday.

“I-CAR is currently collecting data to provide real-world feedback on the information that is needed to repair Hyundai vehicles, in pursuit of complete, safe, and quality repairs,” I-CAR wrote. “To help I-CAR provide a clear picture of industry needs, please submit any Hyundai collision repair questions.”